Japan Emperor, Empress to Visit Quake-Hit Kumamoto on Tues.
Tokyo, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Tuesday to meet with people affected by a powerful earthquake in July, according to a plan approved by the government at a cabinet meeting Friday. In their one-day trip, the Imperial couple will visit areas in the cities of Yatsushiro and Uki and the town of Hika...
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are scheduled to visit the quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, as part of a government-approved trip to meet with those affected by the powerful July 28 earthquake. The Imperial couple will address areas in Yatsushiro, Uki, and Hikawa, which suffered significant damage. Upon arrival at Kumamoto Airport, they will receive a briefing from Governor Takashi Kimura on the earthquake's impact before flying to Yatsushiro aboard a Self-Defense Force helicopter.
The Imperial couple is expected to meet with affected individuals and relief workers during their one-day visit.
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